Ravenel

Ravenel Meaning & Origin

About Ravenel
The surname Ravenel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "ravenel," meaning "little raven." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a place associated with ravens, such as a raven's nest or a raven's roost. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Overall, the surname Ravenel is associated with the symbolism and characteristics of the raven, such as intelligence, mystery, and adaptability.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ravenel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ravenel: 615
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ravenel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ravenel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFNL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 V IH0 N EH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrævɪnɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R154

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ravenel in Braille

Here's how to represent Ravenel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ravenel in braille

How to sign the name Ravenel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ravenel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ravenel in sign language

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